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Kerry Howells Books

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Kerry Howells is an Australian educator, researcher, and author specializing in gratitude and its role in education and leadership. She has taught at the University of Tasmania and has written extensively on how gratitude can transform personal and professional relationships.

Known for: Untangling You: How Can I Be Grateful When I Feel So Resentful?

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Untangling You: How Can I Be Grateful When I Feel So Resentful?

Untangling You: How Can I Be Grateful When I Feel So Resentful?

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Untangling You explores the complex relationship between gratitude and resentment, offering practical guidance on how to cultivate gratitude even in challenging relationships and circumstances. Drawing on decades of research and teaching experience, Kerry Howells provides reflective exercises and real-life examples to help readers move from resentment toward a more balanced and grateful mindset.

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Understanding Resentment

Resentment is a complex emotion. It can simmer quietly in the background of our relationships, or it can flare up when we feel disrespected, overlooked, or betrayed. At its core, resentment often arises when we perceive a gap between what we believe we deserve and what we actually receive. In my yea...

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The Nature of Gratitude

Gratitude, in contrast, is not a mere feeling of thankfulness that arises spontaneously when life goes well. It is an intentional practice, a perspective cultivated through awareness. Many confine gratitude to simple gestures—saying thank you, keeping a journal, or focusing on the positive. While th...

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About Kerry Howells

Kerry Howells is an Australian educator, researcher, and author specializing in gratitude and its role in education and leadership. She has taught at the University of Tasmania and has written extensively on how gratitude can transform personal and professional relationships.

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